HARDY PHLOX, THE GLORY OF THE SUMMER GARDEN 
Hardy Phlox, continued 
Jules Sandeau. Large pink flowers. Dwarf 
habit. 
Leo Schlageter. A very strong, healthy- 
growing novelty with large, pyramidal 
trusses of brilliant scarlet-carmine flowers, 
having a darker center. $1 for 3, $2.50 
for 10, $22 per 100. 
Lilian. Produces large trusses of soft pink 
flowers with light blue eyes. Compact 
grower. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
Margaret Gavin Jones. Large pink florets 
with carmine eyes. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, 
$22 per 100. 
Mary Louise. See page 40. 50 cts. each, 
$1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
Mia Ruys. Large trusses of pure white. Low 
compact grower. 35 cts. each, $1 for 3, 
$2.50 for 10. 
Morgenrood. A very free-flowering, deep 
rose variety. 
M rs. Ethel Pritchard. Clear rosy mauve. 
Mrs. W. van Beuningen. A striking variety 
with healthy foliage. Flowers rich salmon- 
red. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
Rosenberg. Rich purple. 
Swerg Wanadis. See page 40. 50 cts. each, 
$1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
Various Phlox 
Phlox divaricata. © Large, fragrant, 
lavender flowers. 10 in. May. 
P. nivalis sylvestris, Dixie Brilliant. See 
page 40. 40 cts. each, $1.15 for 3, $3.50 
for 10. 
P. subulata. Moss Pink. Masses of bloom 
in April and May and often again in late 
fall. Fine creeping plants for the rock- 
garden or border. 
Apple Blossom. Light pink. 
Blue Hill. Showy blue flowers. Fine 
compact growth. 
Camlaensis. See page 40. 35 cts. each, 
$1 for 3. 
Lilacina. Lilac flowers. Strong creeping 
variety. 
Nelsoni. White. 
Vivid. Bright pink with fiery red eye. 
Very free flowering. 
P. suffruticosa, Miss Lingard. Flowers 
pure white, with pale pink centers. 2 ft. 
May-Oct. 
P. suffruticosa, Miss Verboom. Rose- 
pink flowers in early June. A splendid 
companion for Miss Lingard, flowering 
from May to October. 2 ft. 
PHLOX COLLECTION 
Border Gem 
Enchantress 
Fiancee 
Lilian 
Rosenberg 
Caroline Vandenberg 
H. B. May 
Leo Schlageter 
Margaret G. Jones 
Morgenrood 
10 plants (1 of each) . . .$2.00 
100 plants (10 of each). ... 1 8.00 
Physalis 
Physalis Bunyardi (P. Alkekengi). Chinese 
Lantern. A much-improved form with 
extremely large, glowing orange-red pods. 
Cut and dried, it is used extensively in 
winter bouquets. 
P. gigantea. See page 40. $1 for 3, $2.50 
for 10, $22 per 100. 
Physostegia 
Physostegia virginiana alba. Tall plants 
with long spikes of white flowers. 
P., Vivid (virginiana grandiflora). © Dwarj 
False Dragonhead. A low, erect plant with 
spikes of large rose-pink flowers. 10 to 
12 in. Aug., Sept. 
P. virginiana speciosa rosea. Tall, branch¬ 
ing spikes with flowers of a fine rose-pink. 
Excellent for cutting. 3 to 4 ft. July, Aug. 
$1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
HARDY PERENNIALS 
Platycodon • Balloon-Flower 
Free-flowering perennials of erect hakit 
with balloon-shaped buds and star-shaped 
flowers. One of the most beautiful plants of 
the hardy border. 2 ft. June, July. 
Platycodon grandiflorum. Deep blue. 
Strong branching habit. 
P. grandiflorum album. White variety of 
the above. 
PLUMBAGO Larpentae ( Ceratostigma 
plumbaginoides). © Blue Leadwort. One 
of the finest dwarf, spreading plants for the 
rockery and the border. Deep blue flowers. 
Very attractive in the fall because of the 
reddish brown leaves. 6 to 12 in. Aug., 
Sept. 
POLEMONIUM reptans. © Greek Val¬ 
erian. Dwarf, compact perennial with 
interesting leaves and loose clusters of 
light blue flowers. 8 to 12 in. April, May. 
$1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 100. 
Primula, continued 
P. polyantha, Red Shades. A selected 
strain with rich red and crimson florets. 
1 ft. April, May. 
P. veris duplex. See page 40. 50 cts. each, 
$1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
P., Wanda. Compact tufts of crisp green 
leaves and large crimson-purple flowers 
with yellow eyes, on 4-inch stems. Pro¬ 
fuse bloomer for several weeks. Does best 
in moist shade. 4 to 5 in. May. 50 cts. 
each, $1.35 for 3, $4 for 10. 
All Primulas, $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, 
$22 per 100, except where noted 
PULMONARIA angustifolia azurea. © 
Lungwort. This is among the first plants to 
flower in the spring. Attractive dark green 
leaves and lovely heads of deep gentian- 
blue, funnel-shaped flowers. One of the 
finest blues to be found. 1 ft. April, May. 
35 cts. each, $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10. 
Polygonatum 
Polygonatum multiflorum. © Solomons 
Seal. Arching sprays of greenish white 
flowers that are useful for cutting. 2 ft. 
May, June. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 
100 '. 
P. biflorum majus. See page 40. $1 for 3, 
$3 for 10. 
Potentilla 
Potentilla, Emile. Light yellow flowers. 
10 to 12 in. 
P., Fairy Queen. Double; clear yellow. 
P. tridentata. © A different ground-cover 
we highly recommend for shady spots 
under trees or shrubbery. The small, 
dark, glossy, evergreen foliage backgrounds 
clusters of white flowers, making an 
attractive dense mat in a short time. 6 in. 
P. verna nana. © Very fine rock-plant. 
Compact, low growing, forming a dense 
mass covered with large yellow flowers. 
Very early. 4 to 6 in. April, May. 
Potcrium 
Poterium obtusum ( Sanguisorba obtusa). 
Japanese Burnet. Crimson flowers in 
spikes 3 inches long, nodding at tips. 3 ft. 
June, July. $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, $22 per 
100 . 
Primula • Primrose® 
All Primulas, $1 for 3, $2.50 for 10, 
$22 per 100, except where noted 
Among the earliest of spring flowers, the 
Primulas in their varied forms and colors are 
ideal for shady spots in the rock-garden or in 
the shade of evergreens and shrubs. They 
like rich soil with plenty of moisture. 
Primula Auricula. A well-known and 
loved garden plant with fragrant flowers in 
various colors. 4 to 5 in. Early April, May. 
P. Beesiana. A candelabra Primula pro¬ 
ducing whorls of purple flowers. 2 to 2^ 
ft. June, July. 
P. cachemiriana. Large, globular heads 
of lavender-purple flowers on strong stems. 
12 to 15 in. April, May. 
P. cortusoides. ® Fresh green, scalloped 
leaves. Produces a profusion of slender 
spikes bearing pink flowers from May to 
July. 10 in. 
P. japonica. Flowers vary from crimson to 
pink and nearly white, in whorls on long 
stems. Grows well beside streams. 
P. officinalis, Mixed. Cowslips. Excellent 
for edgings along shady walks, blooming 
in May. Numerous flowers on 6-inch 
stems. 
P. polyantha. An old favorite, with flowers 
in various colors. 1 ft. April, May. 
P. polyantha, Munstead Strain. Huge, 
fragrant, golden yellow flowers, borne in 
great profusion. 6 to 9 in. April, May. 
Pyrethrum • Painted Daisy 
Still one of the favorites for the perennial 
border or in a cut-flower garden. Dainty 
flowers on good cutting stems rise above 
attractive foliage, providing an abundance 
of long-lasting cutting material. 
Pyrethrum roseum. All colors from deep 
red to various shades of rose to pure white. 
Single. 2 Y 2 ft- May, June. 
P. roseum, Buckeye. See page 40. $1.50 
for 3, $4 for 10. 
P. roseum. Double White. See page 40. 
$1.50 for 3, $4 for 10. 
P. roseum, Pink Bouquet. See page 40. 
$1.50 for 3, $4 for 10. 
TREE PEONIES 
Pot-grown Plants 
We always advise planting Peonies in the 
fall, but we find that so many people can’t 
plant until spring that we are offering pot- 
grown plants. We have on hand, this spring, 
plants that were potted into 5-inch pots. 
They may be delivered almost any time of 
the year. Detailed list of Named Varieties 
mailed on application. 
Herbaceous Peonies 
We take pleasure in announcing that we 
have_ acquired all the stock of “Peterson 
Peonies” from the George H. Peterson Nurs¬ 
eries and will begin offering them Summer 
and Autumn, _ 1941. This world-famous col¬ 
lection contains all the leading varieties. 
Please write for the list if the new Fall folder 
does not reach you before the time you are 
ready to order. 
Rudheckia 
Rudbeckia purpurea. Purple Coneflower. 
Fine purple-red petals; cone-shaped center. 
3 to 4 ft. July-Oct. 
R. laciniata, Golden Glow. Double; 
yellow. 6 ft. June-Sept. 
Salvia 
Salvia azurea grandiflora. Great Azure 
Sage. Blue. 3 ft. Aug., Sept. 
S. farinacea. Spikes of powder-blue flowers. 
2 to 2 Yl ft. July-Sept. 
S. nemorosa. Dark blue flowers. 2 ft. 
May, June. 50 cts. each, $1.35 for 3, 
$4.50 for 10. 
S. Pitcheri. Blue Meadow Sage. Flowers 
deep indigo-blue, produced in great 
profusion on slender stalks when flowers 
are scarce. 3 to 4 ft. Aug., Sept. 
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